Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Streatham Salary: £95-£100 per day Hours: Full-time Year Round?: No - 39 weeks per year (during school terms) Permanent?: No - fixed-term until July 2025 in the first instance Start Date: September 2024 --- Job Description: TeacherActive is recruiting for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a highly respected and thriving primary school in Streatham. The school is known for its diverse and supportive environment, aiming for high academic standards and fostering a love for life-long learning. Key Responsibilities: - Support pupils under the direction of the class teacher/SENCo to facilitate access to a broad and balanced curriculum. - Work one-on-one with a child if required, maintaining a full-time and regular timetable. - Assist in planning and assessment, providing clear feedback on children's progress. - Support the learning and well-being of children with special educational needs (SEND). - Be an effective play facilitator and playground supervisor. - Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school. Qualifications and Experience: - Experience working with children of relevant age. - Participation in development and training opportunities. - Ability to set high expectations to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils. - Commitment to raising standards of children’s learning and attainment. - Ability to support children with special educational needs, particularly those with ASD. - Proactive, energetic, effective, and flexible. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant. All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash. If you are interested in this position or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click ‘apply’ now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further. (url removed) (phone number removed) All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services